Born 1977 in Baia Mare, Romania. Lives and works in Cluj and Berlin.
Graduated in 2001 from The University of Art and Design, Cluj. In 2015 he represented Romania at the 56th International Art Exhibition — La Biennale di Venezia. In 2005, he co-founded Galeria Plan B in Cluj, together with Mihai Pop, a production and exhibition space for contemporary art. In 2008 Plan B opened a permanent exhibition space in Berlin. His work has been widely exhibited in group and solo exhibitions, including at Tate Liverpool, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and Fondazione Palazzo Strozzi in Florence.

I was following Matte’s art since 2009, and I have to say I am still amazed and amused every time he’s showing a new painting. They have all the jazz and coffee, and you can admire a few selections right here:
images: Matte Stephens
Because we really like craft with a note of hipster in it, I want to present you these rad sets of hand painted hexagonal coasters made by WOODISH ( Maria Burachu ) in Romania. Enjoy!
From the series “Women in the Landscape.” © Renay Elle Morris / photopresseimages.com
Previewed at Galerie Adler_ Paris, France 2010

Bucharest, 15/16 - 22/23 Oct
Cultural event that offers free access in the studios of the most appreciated romanians contemporary sculptors it's dedicated to the Bucharest public in October for two consecutive weekends: 15 - 16, 22 - 23 and for organized groups in the period between 17 to 21 October. At this event edition the main area where the studios are located is Combinatul Fondului Plastic plus a few sculptors studios located in Charles de Gaulle and Piata Romana area. The schedule is: Saturday 10am - 19pm on and Saturday 10am-17pm. You are invited to visit the studios of the sculptors: Adrian Pirvu, Alin Florin Carpen,Ana Zoe Pop, Anton Ratiu, Vlad Aurel, Catalin Geana, Cristian Pentelescu, Doru Nicolae Dragusin,Dumitru Pasima, Giani Iosif Amarandei, Ioan Medrut, Laurentiu Mogosanu, Marian Zidaru, Mircea Roman, Titi Ceara, Valentin Duicu, Victoria Zidaru.
Evenimentul cultural ce ofera accesul liber in atelierele unora dintre cei mai importanti sculptori contemporani romani va fi rezervat publicului bucurestean,in luna octombrie, timp de doua weekenduri consecutive, 15-16 si 22-23 octombrie, si grupurilor organizate, in perioada dintre acestea, 17-21 octombrie. In editia acestui sfarsit de an, zona principala o va constitui Combinatul Fondului Plastic, fieful atelierelor de sculptura din Bucuresti, la care se adauga ateliere din zona Pietei Charles de Gaulle si Piata Romana.